Date and Time Format/Patterns in java / SimpleDateFormat class

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I'm trying to format a date using the method where dd-mm-YYYY is an example date

Calendar cal = Calendar.getInstance(Locale.ENGLISH);
cal.setTimeInMillis(displayDate*1000);
String date = DateFormat.format("dd-mm-YYYY", cal).toString();

I'm looking for a list of characters I can use, similar to this in PHP, to format my date how I want. Is there a list anywhere around I can use? The format I'm after is 26th April, 2006, but a list would be good so I could bookmark it for reference later on.

user1907906 · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-28 10:52:14Z

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The JavaDoc of SimpleDateFormat does contain such a list.

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answered Apr 28, 2014 at 10:52

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TMH Over a year ago

That's just what I was after, thanks :). (I'll accept in 3 mins when SO let's me)

Bartek Maraszek · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-28 10:52:42Z

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Yes, it's in the javadoc for SimpleDateFormat: http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/

answered Apr 28, 2014 at 10:52

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