These are the official results of the men's 1500 metres event at the 1983 IAAF World Championships in Helsinki, Finland.

There were a total number of 52 participating athletes, with four qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Sunday 14 August 1983.

The first 4 athletes in each heat ( Q ) and the next 8 fastest ( q ) qualified for the semifinals.

The semifinals took place on 13 August, with the 25 athletes involved being split into 2 heats.

The first 4 athletes in each heat ( Q ) and the next 4 fastest ( q ) qualified for the final.