# currentTime The sound’s playback progress, in seconds. ``` var currentTime: TimeInterval { get set } ``` ## Discussion Sounds start with `currentTime == 0` and end with `currentTime == ([ duration] - 1)`. This property is not archived, copied, or stored on the pasteboard. ## See Also [`duration`](/documentation/AppKit/NSSound/duration) The duration of the sound, in seconds. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)