The men's 200 metre freestyle competition at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships was held on 24 and 25 July 2023.

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

[4] The heats were started on 24 July at 11:27.

[6] The swim-off was held on 24 July at 22:00.

[7] The final was held on 25 July at 20:02.