parse.md

Globalize.parseDate( value [, formats] [, locale|cldr] )

Parse a string representing a date into a JavaScript Date object, taking into account the given possible formats (or the given locale's set of preset formats if not provided). As in format, locale|cldr is locale string or Cldr instance, or the default locale if not specified.

Parameters

value

String with date to be parsed, eg. "11/1/10, 5:55 PM".

formats Optional

Array of formats.

locale|cldr Optional

Locale string or Cldr instance that overrides default.

Example

Globalize.locale( "en" );
Globalize.parseDate( "1/2/13" );
// Wed Jan 02 2013 00:00:00

Globalize.locale( "es" );
Globalize.parseDate( "1/2/13" );
// Fri Feb 01 2013 00:00:00