The Women's 50 metre backstroke competition of the 2016 European Aquatics Championships was held on 20 and 21 May 2016.

[1][2] Prior to the competition, the existing world, European and championship records were as follows.

The heats were held on 20 May at 10:57.

[3] The semifinals were held on 20 May at 18:53.

[4] The final was on 21 May at 17:05.