Swimming at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships – Women's 200 metre butterfly

The women's 200 metre butterfly event in swimming at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships took place on 31 July and 1 August at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain.

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and championship records were:

Heats
The heats were held at 10:38.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held at 18:55.

Final
The final was held at 18:46.