The men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 27 and 28 July 2023.

[1][2][3] Prior to the competition, the existing world and championship records were as follows.

[4] The heats were started on 27 July at 10:56.

[5] The semifinals were held on 27 July at 21:33.

[6] The final was started on 28 July at 20:59.