Content.ReadAsStringAsync() json result adding an extra hour to datetime property

Question

Content.ReadAsStringAsync() result adding an extra hour to datetime property.

Here is what i get when call endpoint on postman;

The ReadAsStringAsync json result return an extra hour to datetime property.

string result = postResponse.Content.ReadAsStringAsync().Result;

Why there is an extra hour added to datetime property ?

Answer 1

You should use DateTimeOffset (instantaneous time or absolute time) instead of DateTime. Read more about in that SO Anserwer about DateTime vs. DateTimeOffset.