Zimnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kaltvorwerk.
The place is now called Zimnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaltvorwerk | German Empire | Oels | 1939 |
| Zimnica | Under Polish administration | Oleśnica | 1945 |
| Zimnica | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |