How can I utilize SimpleDateFormat with Calendar?

Question

I've got GregorianCalendar instances and need to use SimpleDateFormat (or maybe something that can be used with calendar but that provides required #fromat() feature) to get needed output. Please, suggest work arounds as good as permanent solutions.

Answer 1

Try this:

Calendar cal = new GregorianCalendar(); SimpleDateFormat dateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy"); dateFormat.setTimeZone(cal.getTimeZone()); System.out.println(dateFormat.format(cal.getTime())); 

Answer 2

eQui's answer is missing a step

Calendar cal = new GregorianCalendar(); SimpleDateFormat dateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yyyy"); #---- This uses the provided calendar for the output ----- dateFormat.setCalendar(cal);  System.out.println(dateFormat.format(cal.getTime()));