The Women's 200 metre breaststroke 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 10:10.

[3] The semifinals were held on 27 July at 18:50.

[4] The final was held on 28 July at 18:25.