To be earlier than scheduled or expected; indicating that the timing of something is sooner than planned.
リリースの準備がまだ整っていないので、時期が早いと思う。
I think it's too early, since the release preparations aren't ready yet.
その提案は時期が早いから、今は見送ろう。
That proposal is premature, so let's pass on it for now.
出荷の時期が早いと品質チェックが間に合わない可能性がある。
If the shipping date is earlier, quality checks might not be completed in time.