Öbening was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Öbening.
The place is now called Øbening and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Öbening | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Øbening | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Øbening | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |