Convert NSDate to time string

Question

I'm trying to convert an NSDate to a "HH:mm" time string. In the past, I could use an NSDateFormatter's stringFromDate method, but now, it seems that method will only accept a Date (NOT NSDate) object. How can I do this? I will accept an answer that allows me to cast an NSDate as a Date, or that allows me to directly convert an NSDate to a formatted time string.

My casting attempts ("_time" contains an NSDate, and _date contains a Date. These don't compile):

let dateformatter = DateFormatter()
dateformatter.dateFormat = "HH:MM"
return dateformatter.string(from: (Date)_time)

And:

let myNSDate = NSDate(_date)

Many object classes have been renamed in Swift 3, losing their prefixes. NSDate is now Date. — Paulw11, Oct 17 '16 at 06:14
Can you show your try for that ? So I can understand what you just want — Jitendra Modi, Oct 17 '16 at 06:16
So, why can't I Date(from time: myNSDate), or (Date)myNSDate ? I'm pretty sure that Date and NSDate are two distinct classes, still, and casting seems to be a problem. — dylanthelion, Oct 17 '16 at 06:17
@Jecky:Hang on a few minutes, for me to find one of my attempts. — dylanthelion, Oct 17 '16 at 06:18

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 17 '16 at 06:20

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I will accept an answer that allows me to cast an NSDate as a Date

Say as Date.

answered Oct 17 '16 at 06:20

matt

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Hahahaha. I feel silly. Any idea why the (MyType)MyObject usual casting syntax doesn't work, and this does? – dylanthelion Oct 17 '16 at 06:27
@dylanthelion, Because it isn't `C`, in `Swift` type casting was *always* made with `as`. – user28434'mstep Oct 17 '16 at 09:43

Convert NSDate to time string

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