The Men's 50 metre backstroke competition at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships was held on 24 and 25 June 2022.

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

The heats were started on 24 June at 09:23.

[3] The semifinals were started on 24 June at 19:09.

[4] The final was held on 25 June at 18:02.