---
title: timecodeAlignmentOffset
framework: AVFoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [iOS 26.0+, iPadOS 26.0+, Mac Catalyst 26.0+, macOS 26.0+, tvOS 26.0+]
path: avfoundation/avcapturetimecodegenerator/timecodealignmentoffset
---

# timecodeAlignmentOffset

The time offset, in seconds, applied to the generated timecode.

## Declaration

```swift
var timecodeAlignmentOffset: TimeInterval { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion This offset allows fine-tuning of time alignment for synchronization with external sources or to accommodate any intentional delay. The default value is 0 seconds.

## See Also

### Configuring the generator

- [synchronizationTimeout](avfoundation/avcapturetimecodegenerator/synchronizationtimeout.md)
- [timecodeFrameDuration](avfoundation/avcapturetimecodegenerator/timecodeframeduration.md)
- [setDelegate(_:queue:)](avfoundation/avcapturetimecodegenerator/setdelegate(_:queue:).md)