Longest time living underwater without depressurisation
The current longest time living underwater without depressurisation record is 120 days, held by Rüdiger Koch, set on January 24, 2025. Last checked October 10, 2026.
120
days
Rüdiger Koch
- Holder
- Rüdiger Koch
- Record
- 120 days
- Location
- Caribbean Sea, off northern Panama
- Date set
- January 24, 2025
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- graphic.com.gh German man sets world record for living days under water
- bangkokpost.com German man sets world record living for days underwater
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