How to convert Joda LocalDate to java.util.Date?

Question

What is the simplest way to convert a JodaTime LocalDate to java.util.Date object?

Answer 1

Since 2.0 version LocalDate has a toDate() method

Date date = localDate.toDate();

If using version 1.5 - 2.0 use:

Date date = localDate.toDateTimeAtStartOfDay().toDate();

On older versions you are left with:

Date date = localDate.toDateMidnight().toDate();