title: JPA support for Java 8 new date and time API
body: <p>I'm using Java 8 for my new project.</p>
  
  <p>I'm trying to use new date and time api in java 8 however I don't know if <code>JPA 2.1</code> fully supports this new Date and Time API or not.</p>
  
  <p>Please share your experience/opinion in JPA`s supports for new date and time API in Java 8.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Can I use new date and time api in Java 8 safely with JPA 2.1?</strong></p>
  
  <p><strong>UPDATE:</strong></p>
  
  <p>I'm using Hibernate (4.3.5.Final) as JPA implementation.</p>