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

The women's 200 metre freestyle event in swimming at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships took place on 30–31 July 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 10:19.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held at 19:14.

Final
The final was held at 18:32.