---
title: earliest
framework: usdkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Property
platforms: [iOS 27.0+, iPadOS 27.0+, Mac Catalyst 27.0+, macOS 27.0+, tvOS 27.0+, visionOS 27.0+]
path: usdkit/usdstage/timecode/earliest
---

# earliest

A sentinel time code that represents the earliest authored sample for a value.

## Declaration

```swift
static var earliest: USDStage.TimeCode { get }
```