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Subject: Re: Timezone string and converting dates to my time zone
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On 7/6/2011 1:35 PM, laredotornado wrote:

> but this isn't working (time passed in is the same as what I get
> back).  The time zone string is, "GMT-5:00", and I'm in central
> standard time (GMT-6:00).  Any hints on how to get this right are
> greatly appreciated, - Dave


Wouldn't your own current time zone just be TimeZone.getDefault()?