I have a problem with storing and retrieving correct date/time in MySql

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I have created a database in Mysql and i have a datetime field in one of my tables. In my C Sharp code i create a DateTime object and i try to save in my database field. The date and time saves in the database but it is incorrect. I had the problem where i was getting an error when i saved DateTime.Now.ToString() to my database, it said incorrect date/time format. The date seperator in Mysql was a "-" and C# used a "/", so i manipulated the string and replaced "/" with "-" and it seemed to worked. The problem i have is that Mysql records every time as AM even though a PM time is being saved in it. Does anyone know how to solve this? :confused:

Thanks in advance for you help!

Posted 24-Mar-10 21:45pm

Ashy-G

Updated 25-Mar-10 2:39am

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Christian Graus · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-24T21:47:00

Solution 1

Don;'t use a string, use a datetime. Then there's no room for parsing errors.

Posted 24-Mar-10 21:47pm

Christian Graus

Wayne Gaylard · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-25T03:50:00

The correct answer was already given. There is no need to shout on these forums - you will get an answer when someone is good and ready to give you an answer and not before. Do not use a string as a date in your sql, use a date. Use Parameterized queries and you will not have this problem. If you don't know what parameterised queries are you should start with the basics. If there is a problem inserting dates then convert to date in your sql SELECT Name FROM Table WHERE SalesDate = DATE(@SALESDATE) This works in MySql, maybe not in SQL server or Access.