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How to change the format of date in java

I have a string and i need to convert it to date in the "YYYY-mm-dd" format which i'm unable to do. I checked the similar post on stckoverflow but didnt help so i'm posting this query.

String stringDate = "Dec 13, 2013";

I need this to be convert to Date reportDate = 2013-12-13"; when i use simpledateformat i got unparsable date. Please help

Solution

  • Check this out:

        try {
        SimpleDateFormat format1 = new SimpleDateFormat("MMM dd, yyyy");
        SimpleDateFormat format2 = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyy-MM-dd");
        String stringDate = "Dec 13, 2013";

        Date date = format1.parse(stringDate);

        System.out.println(format2.format(date));
    } catch (ParseException exp) {
        // Take appropriate action
    }

    Output: 2013-12-13