---
title: "init(relativeOffset:)"
framework: eventkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "eventkit/ekalarm/init(relativeoffset:)"
---

# init(relativeOffset:)

Creates and returns an alarm with a relative offset.

## Declaration

```swift
init(relativeOffset offset: TimeInterval)
```

## Parameters

- `offset`: The offset from the start of an event, at which the alarm fires.

## Return Value

Return Value The created alarm.

## Discussion

Discussion Negative offset values fire before the start of the event, while positive values fire after the start.

## See Also

### Creating an Alarm

- [init(absoluteDate:)](eventkit/ekalarm/init(absolutedate:).md)