The Men's 200 metre backstroke competition at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships will be held on 15 and 16 February 2024.

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

[3] The heats were started on 15 February at 09:56.

[4] The semifinals were held on 15 February at 20:33.

[5] The final was held on 16 February at 19:59.