Swimming at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships – Men's 200 metre backstroke

The Men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held on 22 and 23 June 2022.

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

Heats
The heats were started on 22 June at 09:20.

Semifinals
The semifinals were started on 22 June at 19:36.

Final
The final was held on 23 June at 19:01.