Swimming at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships – Men's 200 metre freestyle

The men's 200 metre freestyle competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 24 and 25 July 2023.

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

Heats
The heats were started on 24 July at 11:27.

Semifinals
The semifinals was started on 24 July at 21:11.

Swim-off
The swim-off was held on 24 July at 22:00.

Final
The final was held on 25 July at 20:02.