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

The women's 200 metre freestyle competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 25 and 26 July 2023.

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

The following new records were set during this competition.

Heats
The heats were started on 25 July 10:47.

Semifinals
The semifinals were held on 25 July at 21:13.

Final
The final was held on 26 July at 20:17.