Understand
YouTube Timestamp Link Examples
A timestamp link combines a video ID with a start time. These examples show the same human-readable time and its URL value.
Long video. Exact moment. Direct link.
Quick example
- 1:30
- https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=90
- 5:00
- https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=300
- 18:42
- https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=1122
- 1:03:20
- https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=3800
Create the link automatically
Use the Timestamp Link Generator to avoid manual URL formatting.
Create a Timestamp LinkStandard URL Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=1122s starts at 18:42.
Short URL Example
https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=1122 provides the same start position in a compact share URL.
Formatting Mistakes
Keep the eleven-character video ID intact and use a valid, non-negative time.
Frequently asked questions
Is 90 the same as 1:30?
Yes. Ninety seconds equals one minute and thirty seconds.
Can timestamps include hours?
Yes. 1:03:20 equals 3800 seconds.
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