diff --git a/libtransmission/torrent.c b/libtransmission/torrent.c
index 4cc95e20d..9ed437bf8 100644
--- a/libtransmission/torrent.c
+++ b/libtransmission/torrent.c
@@ -1275,7 +1275,7 @@ torrentStart( tr_torrent * tor, int reloadProgress )
         if( !isVerifying )
             tr_verifyAdd( tor, checkAndStartCB );
 
-        tor->dhtAnnounceAt = time( NULL ) tr_cryptoWeakRandInt( 20 );
+        tor->dhtAnnounceAt = time( NULL ) + tr_cryptoWeakRandInt( 20 );
     }
 
     tr_globalUnlock( tor->session );