How to check whether a time is between particular range?

Question

I need to check whether current time is between 8 AM and 3 PM or not. If it is between those time range, then I need to return yes otherwise return false.

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Answer 1

If you're using a version of Java prior to Java 8, take a look at the API documentation for Joda.

Specifically, there is an AbstractInterval#containsNow() method which will allow you to do what you want.

For example:

new Interval(start, end).containsNow();

where start and end can either be any of a number of different values/objects. See the documentation for the different constructors available: Interval

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You could modify your method to be like so:

boolean isNowBetweenDateTime(final DateTime s, final DateTime e) {
    return new Interval(s, e).containsNow();
}

That said, it's only one line, so you really shouldn't need to wrap it with your own method :)

Again, take a look at the documentation. The Interval constructor can take a variety of objects/values, so pick whichever suits your needs. I recommend DateTime since it seems to best describe what you're looking to do.