Validate Input DateTime C#

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How can I validate the DateTime (input) to be in format of DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM in C#

I need to throw an error if the specified format doesn't match the above one.

Adriaan Stander · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-01 05:04:57Z

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Have a look at using DateTime.TryParseExact Method

Converts the specified string representation of a date and time to its DateTime equivalent using the specified format, culture-specific format information, and style. The format of the string representation must match the specified format exactly. The method returns a value that indicates whether the conversion succeeded.

answered Dec 1, 2010 at 5:04

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Denis Ivin · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-01 07:06:16Z

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You could also try DateTime.ParseExact - this automatically throws FormatException if the input is not in specified format:

var dt = DateTime.ParseExact(dtString, "dd/MM/yyyy hh:mm", new CultureInfo("en-US"));

answered Dec 1, 2010 at 7:06

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