noun
early shift; morning shift
Refers to a work shift that starts early in the day, often contrasted with 遅番 (late shift). Also used for arriving early for a shift.
See also: 遅番
今週は早番だから、朝5時に起きている。
I'm on the early shift this week, so I get up at 5 a.m.
早番の人は7時までに出勤してください。
Those on the early shift, please come to work by 7 o'clock.