how can i pass datetime value to an action method by ajax

Question

function PassDateTime(date) {

$.ajax({

url: '@Url.Action("GetClientDateTime")',

data: { ClientSideTimeIn: date },

type: 'GET',

success: function (result) {

},

error: function (request, status, error) {

alert(request.responseText);

}

});

}

im trying to pass the datetime value with the above ajax to an action method but i keep an error say:

The parameters dictionary contains a null entry for parameter 'timein' of non-nullable type 'System.DateTime' for method 'System.Web.Mvc.ActionResult GetClientDateTime(System.DateTime)' .....

how can i resolve this..please help

Francis · Answer

First of all check thatthe value ClientSideTimeIn contain a valid value. Also in your action method you can make theargument to acceptthe value as null like below: public ViewResult yourActionMethod(DateTime?ClientSideTimeIn) { //Do your stuffhere return View(); }