How to correctly create a date with a specific format? [duplicate]

Answer 1

Use the following-

String currentDate = new SimpleDateFormat("dd.MM.yyyy").format(new Date());

MoreOver You can use any of given formet if required-

new SimpleDateFormat("dd/MM/yyyy").format(new Date());
new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yy:HH:mm:SS").format(new Date());
new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MM-yy:HH:mm:SS Z").format(new Date());