As @
majdi107 said, the time is from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. We eat before sunrise and break fasting during sunset.
You can check this
article to know the fasting hours around the world if you are interested.
First of all, it's one of the
5 pillars of Islam, you can also read this
article.
There are endless benefits for Muslims in the month of Ramadan, just mentioning some.
** It helps build a strong bond between Allah and the person who is fasting.
** It is good for health (scientifically proven).
** It teaches not to waste food and to feel for those who suffer from hunger.
** Every praying in the month of Ramadan gives 70x - so it is like a bonus month.
** It purifies your mind, the way think... It helps you control it.
** It teaches how to be polite, how to control your anger, how to help others, and so on - we practice these things.
and so on...
I hope you got your answer.
Happy Ramadan to all my brothers and sisters from every corner of the earth.