The Men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2017 World Championships was held on 27 and 28 July 2017.

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

The heats were held on 27 July at 09:51.

[3] The semifinals were held on 27 July at 19:03.

[4] The final was held on 28 July at 17:40.