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't figured out the correct format to use.

Answer 1

 // String to DateTime
 String MyString;
 MyString = "1999-09-01 21:34 PM";
 //MyString = "1999-09-01 21:34 p.m.";  //Depends on your regional settings

 DateTime MyDateTime;
 MyDateTime = new DateTime();
 MyDateTime = DateTime.ParseExact(MyString, "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm tt", null);

Source: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/cs/String2DateTime.aspx

Modified to fit your date format:

 // String to DateTime
 String MyString;
 MyString = "Jun 17 2009, 03:37 pm";

 DateTime MyDateTime;
 MyDateTime = new DateTime();
 MyDateTime = DateTime.ParseExact(MyString, "MMM dd YYYY, HH:mm tt", null);

Answer 2

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.