convert a time string say '12:05 PM' into a datetime using Date.Parse in javascript

Question

I want to convert a time string say \'12:05 PM\' into a datetime using Date.Parse in javascript. When I pass in a value of say 12:05 PM or 12:10 PM or ... or 12:55 PM the va

Answer 1

If you're using date.js then try (as per test case here)

Date.parseExact("12:05 PM", "hh:mm tt");

This should also pick up if you've loaded the library correctly.