Swimming at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships – Women's 50 metre backstroke

The women's 50 metre backstroke competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 26 and 27 July 2023.

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

Heats
The heats were started on 26 July at 10:32.

Semifinals
The semifinals were started on 26 July at 20:36.

Swim-off
The swim-off was held on 26 July at 22:14.

Final
The final was held on 27 July at 20:36.