Chemnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈkɛmnɪt͡s] ⓘ) was one of the three former Direktionsbezirke of Saxony, Germany, located in the south-west of the state.

It coincided with the Planungsregion Südsachsen.

The Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz came into existence on 1 August 2008, and succeeded the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz.

The territory of the Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz was slightly smaller, and excluded the former district of Döbeln.

Kreise(districts) Kreisfreie Städte(district-free towns)