Żarki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zarki.
The place is now called Żarki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Żarki | Austro-Hungary | Krenau/Chrzanów | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Żarki | Poland | Chrzanów | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Zarki | German Empire | Chrzanow/Krenau | 1939 |
| Żarki | Poland | Chrzanów | 1945 |
| Żarki | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |