"Unparseable date" when trying to convert "16 Nov 2011 08:00" string to Date?

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How to convert a date String to a Date or Calendar object?

How can I convert "16 Nov 2011 08:00" to a Date object? I tried SimpleDateFormat but does not works, I get

java.text.ParseException: Unparseable date: "16 Nov 2011 08:00"

or will I have to split the string enter slashes and then give it a try ?

What date is that supposed to represent? A `Date` represents a single point in time, not a period. Also, with `SimpleDateFormat` you give it a custom format. It would obviously be relevant what format you're giving it. — Mark Peters, Nov 08 '11 at 05:12
There's a pretty significant difference between your question's **title** and its **body**. — Michael Petrotta, Nov 08 '11 at 05:15
Sorry guys, I surely know that I cannot convert time range in a Date object, there was mistake in the question I have updated it, thanks for Input — simranNarula, Nov 08 '11 at 05:16

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 08 '11 at 05:16

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You problem with the SimpleDateFormat was probably an incorrect format string.

Here is the correct way:

DateFormat formatter = new SimpleDateFormat( "dd MMM yyyy HH:mm" );
Date date = formatter.parse( "16 Nov 2011 08:00" );

answered Nov 08 '11 at 05:16

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 08 '11 at 05:22

You will need to use SimpleDateFormat to set a date format then use .parse(String s) to convert your String to a Date, here's an example:

    DateFormat format = new SimpleDateFormat("dd MMM yyyy HH:mm");
    String theDateString = "16 Nov 2011 08:00";
    Date myDate = format.parse(theDateString);

"Unparseable date" when trying to convert "16 Nov 2011 08:00" string to Date?

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