title: How datetime values are stored in mysql?
body: <p>I am new to db world. I am sending a datetime value such as '2016-04-27 09:00:00' from java program, for getting it saved into mysql database. My question is that How will this value be saved into datetime type of field in mysql db table. I mean, whether It'll be stored as string as I have passed or mysql will parse the string, and constructs UTC timestamp out of it and store that number into db. Moreover, Will this stored value be retrieved as it is from java program, irrespective of different timezone settings of mysql server and java server ?</p>
  
  <p>Sorry for such a silly question, but It's hurting me a lot and didn't get simple and less confusing answer, while searching over internet.</p>