Žim was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schima.
The place is now called Žim and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schima | Austro-Hungary | Leitmeritz | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Žím | Austro-Hungary | Leitmeritz | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Žim | Czechoslovakia | Litoměřice | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Schima | Czechoslovakia | Litoměřice | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Schima | German Empire | Teplitz-Schönau | 1938 |
| Žim | Czechoslovakia | Teplice | 1945 |
| Žim | Czechoslovakia | Teplice | 1992 |
| Žim | Czech Republic | Teplice | 1993 |