diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 1b5b7ef..b8bc975 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -100,7 +100,8 @@ def handle_ipc_client(conn, state):
                             elif prop == "volume":
                                 resp["data"] = state.volume
                             elif prop == "time-pos":
-                                resp["data"] = state.time_pos
+                                # Optimistically return seek position to prevent playback bar UI lag
+                                resp["data"] = state.seek_request or state.time_pos
                             else:
                                 resp["error"] = "property not found"
                     elif cmd[0] == "set_property":