How can I convert a string into datetime in .NET?

Question

How can I convert dates like \"Jun 17 2009, 03:37 pm ET\" into a DateTime variable using C#?

I have tried DateTime.ParseExact but I haven\'

Answer 1

Have you tried DateTime.Parse()? I ususally find that it is not necessary to specify the format unless there is some abiguity between what number is the month and what number is the day.