How to share a YouTube video at a specific time
- Paste the video’s link. Watch, Shorts, live and youtu.be links all work.
- Type the start time, such as 2:15 or 135.
- Pick the short youtu.be style for messages and social posts, or the full youtube.com style.
- Copy the link and share it.
YouTube timestamp formats
| You type | Starts at | Link ending |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | 1:30 | ?t=90 |
| 1:30 | 1:30 | ?t=90 |
| 1m30s | 1:30 | ?t=90 |
| 1:02:05 | 1:02:05 | ?t=3725 |
Timestamps in comments and descriptions
Inside YouTube, you don’t need full links. Typing a time like 4:20 in a comment or a description turns it into a clickable jump automatically. Timestamp links are for sharing outside YouTube: messages, emails, social posts and blog articles.
Want clickable chapters on the progress bar? Use the YouTube chapter generator.
Last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How do I link to a specific time in a YouTube video?
Add the start time to the link: youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=90 starts at 1 minute 30 seconds. This tool builds the link for you from any YouTube URL and a time like 1:30, 90 or 1m30s.
Can I do it directly on YouTube?
Yes. On a computer, pause the video, click Share and tick “Start at”. On a phone the option isn’t always offered, which is when this generator is handy.
What time formats can I type?
Seconds (95), minutes and seconds (1:35), hours, minutes and seconds (1:02:35), or the YouTube style 1h2m35s.
Does a timestamp link work on mobile?
Yes. The YouTube app and mobile browsers both respect the t parameter and start playback at that point.
Can I create several timestamp links at once?
Yes. Put one time per line in the bulk box, optionally followed by a label, and you get one link per line, ready to paste in a comment or a description.
Is my link stored?
No. The links are built in your browser and nothing is saved.