The Women's sprint at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was held on April 5–6. 29 cyclists participated in the contest.
The Qualifying was held at 13:30, the top 24 riders qualified for the next round.
The 1/16 Finals were held at 14:20.
The 1/8 Finals were held at 16:15.
The 1/8 Finals Repechage were held at 17:10.
The quarterfinals were held at 19:00 and 19:30.
The race for 5th–8th Places was held at 22:00.
The semifinals were held at 19:00, 19:40 and 20:15.
The finals were held at 20:45 and 21:35.