The women's 200 metre freestyle event in swimming at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships took place on 30–31 July at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain.

[1][2] Prior to this competition, the existing world and championship records were: The heats were held at 10:19.

[5] The semifinals were held at 19:14.

[6] The final was held at 18:32.

[7]