Convert string into date

I am trying to convert "145601" into "14:56:01". How can I do this in a for loop?

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

No loop needed. Just use datetime —

str = "145601"

str = "145601"

DT = datetime(str, 'InputFormat',"HHmmss", 'Format','HH:mm:ss')

DT = datetime
   14:56:01

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[Happy PhD]

Thanks.

[Star Strider]

As always, my pleasure!