How to compare only date components from DateTime in EF?

Question

I am having two date values, one already stored in the database and the other selected by the user using DatePicker. The use case is to search for a particular date from the

Answer 1

//Note for Linq Users/Coders

This should give you the exact comparison for checking if a date falls within range when working with input from a user - date picker for example:

((DateTime)ri.RequestX.DateSatisfied).Date >= startdate.Date &&
        ((DateTime)ri.RequestX.DateSatisfied).Date <= enddate.Date

where startdate and enddate are values from a date picker.

Answer 2

Just always compare the Date property of DateTime, instead of the full date time.

When you make your LINQ query, use date.Date in the query, ie:

var results = from c in collection
              where c.Date == myDateTime.Date
              select c;