Zgorzelec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Görlitz.
The place is now called Zgorzelec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Görlitz | German Empire | Görlitz (St.Kr.) | 1939 |
| Zgorzelec | Under Polish administration | Zgorzelec | 1945 |
| Zgorzelec | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |