Żary was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sorau (Lausitz).
The place is now called Żary and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorau (Nd. Lausitz) | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1935 |
| Sorau | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Sorau (Lausitz) | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Żary | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Żary | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |