DateTime.Compare Method
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Namespace:  System
Assembly:  mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Shared Function Compare ( _
    t1 As DateTime, _
    t2 As DateTime _
) As Integer
public static int Compare(
    DateTime t1,
    DateTime t2
)
Parameters
- t1
 Type: System.DateTime
 The first object to compare.
- t2
 Type: System.DateTime
 The second object to compare.
Return Value
Type: System.Int32
A signed number indicating the relative values of t1 and t2.
| Value Type | Condition | 
|---|---|
| Less than zero | t1 is earlier than t2. | 
| Zero | t1 is the same as t2. | 
| Greater than zero | t1 is later than t2. | 
Remarks
Before comparing DateTime objects, ensure that the objects represent times in the same time zone.
Examples
The following example demonstrates the Compare method.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.