Swimming at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships – Men's 200 metre backstroke

The Men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2019 World Championships was held on 25 and 26 July 2019.

Records
Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

Heats
The heats were held on 25 July at 10:28.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held on 25 July at 21:35.

Final
The final was held on 26 July at 21:00.